Los Angeles, Dec. 15, 2025 — Hollywood is reeling after the shocking deaths of beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68.
The couple was discovered dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon, in what law enforcement officials are now investigating as a double homicide. T
heir daughter has spoken publicly for the first time about her grief and shock following the devastating discovery.
The Discovery and Official Response
On the afternoon of December 14, 2025, emergency responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the Reiner family residence in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood after receiving a medical aid call at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time.
Upon entering the home, crews found Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner dead inside.
Police confirmed that the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division has taken the lead in the investigation.
Early reports indicate both victims suffered stab wounds consistent with knife injuries, and detectives are treating the scene as a possible homicide.
Authorities have not yet publicly released detailed findings from the crime scene or the cause of death pending the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office’s official determination.
Arrest of Their Son
In one of the most shocking developments in the case, authorities arrested the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, 32, in connection with the deaths.
According to reports, Nick was taken into custody Monday after detectives worked through the night to gather evidence at the Brentwood home.
He is currently being held on a $4 million bail on a felony charge related to the deaths.
Nick Reiner’s arrest came after days of investigation, and while police have not publicly disclosed complete details of the charges or motive, multiple outlets confirm his custody and the seriousness of the allegations.
Family Reactions — Tracy Reiner’s Heartfelt Statement
Among the first family members to speak publicly was Tracy Reiner, Rob Reiner’s daughter from his previous marriage to director Penny Marshall.
In a moving interview, Tracy revealed she had seen her father just one day before the tragedy, at a family gathering. She described the news as utterly shocking and incomprehensible, saying:
“I came from the greatest family ever… I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.”
Her comments reflect the profound grief felt by loved ones, who are still trying to process the loss of two beloved figures in their family and the sudden, violent nature of their deaths.
The Reiner Family: A Legacy of Creativity and Love
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s marriage spanned more than three decades. The two first met in 1989 on the set of When Harry Met Sally…, where Michele was working as a photographer.
They forged a deep personal and creative bond and went on to share a family together.
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